Legal Administrative Support

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As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

State Farm In-House Insurance Staff Counsel is seeking six Legal Administrative Support team members to join the Claims Litigation Counsel team. The selected candidate(s) will be housed at our AZ Claim Litigation Counsel office in Tempe, AZ. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to new file set up, closing files, and communication with internal and external parties. Responsibilities are performed entirely on the computer and phone, utilizing various software and digital tools to manage tasks, communicate, and support business operations efficiency as part of the Shared Services Team. Candidates must be self-starters, team players, resourceful, and pay close attention to detail. The most qualified candidates will have the ability to prioritize workload, work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, be adaptable, embrace change, and learn/use technology effectively. The selected individual will be considered a hybrid employee, primarily working in the office with the opportunity for some remote work. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. We enjoy an active and busy civil trial practice and provide a congenial, team-oriented, professional work environment with skilled support staff.

LOCATION:

1501 W Fountainhead Pkwy
Ste 390
Tempe, AZ 85282-1888

Incumbency Period:
This position will have a 12-month incumbency period beginning on the effective date of the position, which must be met before the employee can post for any other lateral State Farm position. Posting for promotional positions are not subject to this incumbency period. The incumbency period does not affect the at-will relationship between State Farm and the employee and does not create an employment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Provide administrative support and assistance to Law Department colleagues, including rotation reception duties
• New file intake
• Other tasks as assigned

Previous Experience

• Office environment experience
• Strong customer service background

Key Skills

• Strong organizational skills, prioritizing, decision making, multitasking, time management, and proactivity
• Strong written and oral communication skills (attention to detail, accuracy of data entry)
• Accurate typing skills

Technology/software experience required

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of a Case Management system
• Working knowledge of a Document Storage system

Additional Details

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $40,300 - $45,000
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family's health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little "You" Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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